James Bond film car plunges into lake in Italy

Iconic vehicle was being driven to set of ‘Quantum Solace’ in heavy rain

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An Aston Martin, James Bond's iconic car, is fished out of Lake Garda, near Torbole, northern Italy, on Saturday, April 19, after it plunged into the water during the drive to the set of the latest film in the 007 series.

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updated 9:07 p.m. ET April 22, 2008

ROME - The car being used in the latest James Bond film plunged into a lake in northern Italy while being driven to the set.

Producers say the driver of the Aston Martin was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. They say James Bond's iconic car was being delivered to the filming unit in heavy rain on Saturday morning when it went off the road and plunged into Lake Garda.

Italian state TV has shown footage of the smashed, black car being hoisted out of the water.

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"Quantum of Solace" is the newest film in the 007 series. It stars Daniel Craig and is due for release later this year.